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Shopping in Ginza for Tokyoite use in their daily lives & Handmade chopsticks experience

Shopping in Ginza for Tokyoite use in their daily lives & Handmade chopsticks experience

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Joined 2023

Mai N.

5.00 / 5

(11 reviews)

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Tokyo

Japanese (Native), English

4 hours

Private tour (only you and Mai N.)

Up to 6 people

The biggest advantage of having me as your private guide is that I can simulate life as if I were a local. For example, we can show you the tools and fashions that Japanese people use in their daily lives. You will be captivated by the delicate and hospitable lineup of Japanese products. And don't worry about getting lost in the complex train lines; you can explore Tokyo like a local, using the subway and other means.

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

09:00 AM

Meeting Point

Your hotel

- I may not be able to pick you up if the hotel is far from the center of Tokyo.

10:00 AM

Handmade chopsticks experience

Chopsticks have been the preferred utensil in the kitchens and on the tables of East Asia. Although they share the same basic shape across the region, there are subtle but important differences in materials and designs between countries.

Traditional Japanese chopsticks are made of coated or polished wood. A lacquer called "urushi", derived from tree sap, is the traditional coating with synthetic resins also being used in modern times. Polished chopsticks are uncoated to highlight the natural wood grain. Japanese chopsticks are pointier than in other countries as there are many dishes which benefit from higher precision, such as those with lots of small fish bones.

Let’s make your own chopsticks from the selection of the wood! It must be a great memorize with your lovely Japan travel.

11:00 AM

Ginza shopping

Muji flagship store

Itoya; Founded in 1904, Itoya is a long-established stationery shop and a landmark in Ginza

12:00 PM

Head back to the hotel

Ending Point

Your hotel or city center

Want to personalize this tour?

This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.

Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

Guide fee

Pick up your hotel (depends on the location)

What‘s not included

The fee for handmade chopsticks

-The minimum fee is 3000yen per person, the additional fee will be charged depends on the wood you selected

Transportation fee for you and the guide

Lunch or snacks if you have

Tour Important Information

The following can be changed flexibly up to a week before the tour if the guide is available. Please send a message in advance.

　-The meeting time

　-Duration of stay

#Tour Important Information

1. We mainly use public transportation in this tour. In Japan, unfortunately you cannot purchase the tickets or add money on IC card for public transportation by credit cards.

Please have a cash ,the cost for this tour is approximately 2000 yen per person.

Just in case, we sometimes we take a taxi due to the situation and kindly ask you to pay the fee at the moment.

2. I’d kindly ask you to pay my transportation fee, entrance fee, and lunch if we have.

The transportation fee costs 3000yen.Please pay it on cash at the beginning of the tour.

3. This tour involves a lot of walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.

4. Please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies or other dietary restrictions.

Important message from the supplier

Basically the tour will be ended by 7:00pm.

Night tours are not available.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time

Joined 2023

Mai N.

5.00 / 5

(11 reviews)

Identity Verified

Interview-Based Quality Checks

About Tour Guide Mai N.

Hi,

I have taken over 100 tourists on in-depth local explorations of Tokyo. My specialties are gourmet food and seasonal events. Temples and shrines are great, but why don't you come and enjoy the scenery and cuisine that Japanese people are crazy about these days?

Besides being a guide,I also study architecture as a hobby over the past several years.

That’s why I registered on this platform to create an original tour featuring architecture and latest trends for local.

Historical Japanese structures such as World Heritage is amazing, but

Japan has many wonderful contemporary structures like shrines and museums, which is designed by various architects.I hope to show them with my tour.

I was born in Hokkaido and it's been about 10 years since I moved to Tokyo area.

I have always had a strong admiration for Tokyo, and have been exploring various attractive spots around the city.

That's why I'll not only guide you to the main tourist spots ,but also arrange unique experience according to your preference :)

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Traveling gives me a chance to get to know how other people live, their culture, and discovering new places . This is why I work as a guide, my goal is to give guests a real "local experience"--like what I've experienced on my travels so far.

Don't worry if you are not good at English.

Unfortunately, I can only speak Japanese and English, but I will do my best to make your tour as satisfying as possible using gestures and various other ideas.

Hope to see you soon!

Reviews

Alexander D.

5 / 5

Aug 9, 2025

Walking tour around the Shibuya,Harajuku and Shinjuku